Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Clinton). They took their matchup on Friday with ease, bagging a 61-14 victory over the Blacksburg Wildcats. The result was nothing new for the Red Devils, who have now won five games by 22 points or more so far this season.
Leading Clinton to victory were Javen Cook and Tushawan Richardson. Cook rushed for 152 yards and a touchdown on only 12 carries, while Richardson rushed for 73 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries. That's the most rushing yards Richardson has posted since back in August. Another rusher making a difference was Az Simmons, who rushed for 82 yards and a touchdown.
Clinton didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Brett Young, Bryson Perrin, and Maison Tinsley picked up one apiece. Young is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last 14 games he's played dating back to last season.
Clinton was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 478 rushing yards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their rushing yard total in three consecutive matches.
Clinton pushed their record up to 6-2 with the win, which was their third straight at home. As for Blacksburg, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season.
Coincidentally, both will both be playing Liberty the next time they take the field. Blacksburg will host Liberty at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, while Clinton will head out to face them at 7:30 p.m. on November 8th.
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